progeria Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson recorded the first Progeria case in 1886 and in 1904, Dr. Hastings Gilford recorded another case. In the nearly 120 years since it was first identified, only 100 Progeria cases have been reported. Currently there are 30-40 known cases of Progeria and while cases have been recorded all over the world, it is estimated that 97% of all children with Progeria are Caucasian and males outnumber females by a 1.5:1 ratio. Sadly, death can occur between the ages of 7-28, but the average age is 13.4 years. It is estimated that 80% of Progeria deaths are caused by congestive heart failure or heart attacks.
Prominent Eyes
Scalp Veins
Protruding Ears
Beaked Nose
Large head with hair loss.
Narrowed or shrunken face.
Small Jaw
Open Soft Spot
Dry Scaly or Think Skin
Decayed or lack of formation in teeth.
Limited range of motion.
Death usually occurs between the ages of 12 and 14 years. This generally occurs as a result of cardiovascular deterioration, which includes atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure. Typically medical professionals will not find the following features usually associated with aging:
Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson recorded the first Progeria case in 1886 and in 1904, Dr. Hastings Gilford recorded another case. In the nearly 120 years since it was first identified, only 100 Progeria cases have been reported. Currently there are 30-40 known cases of Progeria and while cases have been recorded all over the world, it is estimated that 97% of all children with Progeria are Caucasian and males outnumber females by a 1.5:1 ratio. Sadly, death can occur between the ages of 7-28, but the average age is 13.4 years. It is estimated that 80% of Progeria deaths are caused by congestive heart failure or heart attacks.
Death usually occurs between the ages of 12 and 14 years. This generally occurs as a result of cardiovascular deterioration, which includes atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure. Typically medical professionals will not find the following features usually associated with aging: